About

Dalton has actively embraced an innovative and progressive tradition for approximately 100 years. Read an introduction from Head of School Jim Best; learn about Dalton's history and founder Helen Parkhurst's Education on the Dalton Plan; view Dalton's mission and values, including the School's intentional commitment to establish equity and diversity, and review Dalton's most recent Strategic Plan.

Programs

Dalton offers its 1,300 students a wide array of stimulating and challenging programs taught by passionate and dedicated faculty. Outstanding academic offerings are complemented by exemplary performing and fine arts curricula – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extracurricular activities.

Our Community

Dalton takes great pride in the strength of its engaged and collaborative community. Students, faculty & staff, parents, and alumni work together to advance mission, celebrate tradition and enhance school culture. Students, teachers, and alumni serve on the Board of Trustees, along with the Administrative Team.

Admissions

At Dalton, the primary focus is to nurture children's natural inquisitiveness, develop self-confidence in their intelligence and ability to succeed, and teach them to be responsible and independent learners and thinkers.

News & Calendar

Dalton regularly posts its good news, events and more for applicant families, alumni and other interested parties. Dalton regularly features news stories, photos, video and announcements about our students' achievements and other products of our progressive mission.

Upcoming Crane Work and December Meeting Recap

Posted - 1/2/2018

In late January or early February, we anticipate a one-day street closure on 89th Street between Lexington and Park Avenue for necessary crane work. Please review the recap of our December Neighborhood Meeting if you were unable to attend.

Upcoming Planned Crane Work

Pending final coordination with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), the tentative date for the street closure and crane work is Saturday, January 27, 2018, with work anticipated from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

When the street is closed, Dalton will have a minimum of six flag persons on the street 24-hours a day to facilitate emergency vehicular access and safe pedestrian passage. Dalton will also have security at all times during these periods. As weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances may influence the progress of work, dates and times may be subject to change as required by the NYC Department of Building (DOB) for safety.

Once the street closure and crane work are confirmed with DOT, we will provide an update for our neighbors.

December Meeting Recap

The linked document is a recap of the December 13 Neighborhood Meeting, which can be found here or in the Documents section (December 13 Neighborhood Meeting Recap) on the right-hand side of your screen.

The document includes:

Meeting minutes

Meeting presentation

Dalton will be holding another Neighborhood meeting in January, which will be announced once the date and time are scheduled. Our team will continue to provide updates throughout the entirety of the project via the Building Project webpage and mailing list. If you have any questions or concerns, email buildingproject@dalton.org or call (212) 423-5352.